In a Field of Flowers...

Chapter 5

I was woken up by the sound of my phone ringing. I scrambled out of bed, rushing to my desk to answer it. “Hello?” I said, not even bothering to look at the caller-id. “HOW WAS YOUR DATE?! YOU NEVER CALLED ME LAST NIGHT OH MY GOD I WANT THE DETAILS!” Sarah screamed into the phone. I giggled. “Sorry I fell asleep.” “Well, I need details. Your coming to my house.” I laughed at her forwardness. “Okay give me an hour I’ll be right over.” I said, yawning. “Okay, see you then.” We said our goodbyes and hung up.

                I went to put my phone down when I felt it vibrate. It was a text from Alec.

A-     Good morning beautifuL how’d you sleep?

I smiled at the text, it being my first ‘good morning’ text from a boy. I typed in my response.

     P- good morning handsome ;) I slept good thanks how about you?

                I giggled at my own cheeky response and walked to the bathroom, stripping off my clothes and taking a quick shower before wrapping myself in a fluffy towel. I secured it around me and checked my phone for new messages.

A-     I slept fine thanks. What are you doing today?

P- Going to Sarah’s house

                I responded and then went to my closet, trying to pick out an outfit. I settled on a pair of high- waisted, American flag jean and a pink, open back tank top with a black bandeau. I tucked in the shirt and walked back into my room, sitting at my vanity to put on my normal makeup. I checked my phone again.

A-     Sounds fun you want me to pick you up for school tomorrow?

P-sure! What time will you be here?

A-     7 I will see you then?

P- Yeah I have to go get ready so I will text you laterJ byeee

A-     Bye beautiful:*

I locked my phone and went back to concentrating on my face, doing my normal routine, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara. I did one last check in the mirror before going into the bathroom to brush my hair and teeth. After I brushed my hair, I flipped it over and put it into a high pony-tail, tying it as tight as I can.

                Once I finished my look for the day I headed downstairs, slipping on my flip flops and going into the kitchen to see my mom. “Good morning sweetheart.” She said smiling. “Good morning mum, I’m going to Sarah’s house okay?” “Okay, just don’t stay out too late, you have school tomorrow.” I nodded my head and she kissed my cheek.

                I went into the mud room and grabbed my purse and keys, heading to my car and driving to Starbucks to get us coffees.

                I locked my car and went inside Sarah’s house without knocking. It’s basically my house too since I am here 70 percent of the time. I said hello to her parents before heading up to Sarah’s room, entering without knocking, again. “I have arrived with Starbucks!” I laughed. The second I said ‘Starbucks’ she bolted up and took her cup from my hand. “You are a saint!” she laughed. She took a sip. “Now tell me the details.” She said, getting right to business. I giggled and took a breath. “Well, he took me to lunch, and then we watched the sunset from a tree branch on the beach. Then he took me home. But that’s not the best part.” I smirked. “Oh that’s so cute! Wait, did you say ‘best part’? What happened?!” “He kissed me.” I said, blushing the second the words came out of my mouth. “OH MY GOD NO WAY!? HOW WAS IT? HOW DID IT HAPPEN? DID YOU LOVE IT?!” she said, bursting with excitement. “Well, it was perfect. He asked me to be his girlfriend, and I said yes, and then he kissed me. Actually, it was better than perfect. It was like the whole world just stopped.” I said, smiling at the memory of last night. “Oh my god you are dating him?! Ahhhhh! THAT’S PERFECT OMG IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!” Sarah exclaimed. I giggled, “I know. He is just perfect.” I said. “Perfect for you!” she said.

                We talked more about Alec, and then we talked about Sarah’s boyfriend, Aaron. They have been dating for a year now, and I think they are just perfect for each other. He is the captain of the football team, she is the prettiest girl in the school, and it all fits so perfect. They have never fought, or disagreed on anything. I hope Alec and I are like that.               

                “Perc, do you wanna go shopping? I want to buy you some ‘I have a boyfriend so I am going to look hot’ clothes” Sarah asked. I laughed. “You know I would never say no to shopping, let along free clothes. Your car or mine?” I said. “Yours, I don’t wanna pay for gas too!” I laughed at her response as we got up and went to my car.

                I drove to the mall, fearing what I would look like after Sarah got me my new wardrobe. I could trust her though, right? I mean she knows my boundaries. I mentally sighed as I pulled into the parking lot. Well, here we go.